Authorities evacuated the U.S. Capitol complex Wednesday evening after a mix-up involving a U.S. Army plane.
a little after 6:30 p.m., but some did point fingers.
“We have confirmed that the parachute team filed all appropriate and required Federal Aviation Administration documentation and received FAA approval prior to operating within the National Capitol Region’s airspace,” Kelli LeGaspi, a spokeswoman for U.S. Army Recruiting Command Army said in a statement. “The team also confirmed the pilots established and maintained communication with the FAA prior to and throughout the operation.”The FAA would not answer questions Thursday.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi blamed the FAA on Wednesday evening for not alerting the Capitol Police. In a statement, Pelosi praised the Capitol Police for “vigilantly monitoring” for a potential threat and quickly reacting. She called the failure to notify the police department “inexcusable.”
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